Inspection Reports for
Chehalis West Assisted Living Center
478 NW Quincy Pl, Chehalis, WA 98532, WA
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Inspection Report — May 1, 2026
Life Safety
Date: May 1, 2026
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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire safety inspection at the facility on May 1, 2026.
Findings
All violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected. The facility was approved following this inspection.
Inspection Report — Aug 25, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Date: Aug 25, 2025
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The inspection was conducted as an unannounced complaint investigation based on reports of four failed annual fire marshal inspections at the Assisted Living Facility.
Complaint Details
Complaint number 190638 involved allegations of failed fire marshal inspections four times. The investigation confirmed the facility failed annual fire door inspections and citations were issued. The complaint was substantiated.
Findings
The facility failed the annual fire marshal inspection four times due to failure to provide an annual fire door inspection that included checking fire door gaps. Deficiencies were identified and citations were written. A follow-up inspection on 12/22/2025 found no deficiencies and the facility met licensing requirements.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2040 Other requirements. The assisted living facility failed to have its building approved by the Washington state fire marshal as required for licensure. The facility failed to provide an annual fire door inspection that included inspection of fire door gaps, as evidenced by multiple non-compliance letters from the fire marshal.
Report Facts
Failed Fire Marshal Inspections: 4
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Maria Salas | ALF Complaint Investigator | Conducted the complaint investigation and on-site verification |
Inspection Report — Aug 7, 2025
Life Safety
Date: Aug 7, 2025
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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire safety inspection at the facility.
Findings
The facility was found to have multiple fire safety violations including failure to provide an annual fire door inspection that included inspection of fire door gaps. The report was disapproved indicating unresolved deficiencies.
Deficiencies (1)
IFC 705.2 2021 - The facility failed to provide an annual fire door inspection that included the inspection of fire door gaps.
Inspection Report — Jun 24, 2025
Life Safety
Date: Jun 24, 2025
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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire safety inspection at the facility on 06/24/2025.
Findings
The facility failed to provide an annual fire door inspection that included inspection of fire door gaps. The inspection also noted issues with sprinkler system testing and maintenance. The overall approval status is Disapproved.
Deficiencies (2)
IFC 705.2 2021 - The facility failed to provide an annual fire door inspection that included the inspection of fire door gaps.
IFC 903.5 2021 - Sprinkler systems shall be tested and maintained in accordance with Section 901.
Inspection Report — Jan 16, 2025
Life Safety
Date: Jan 16, 2025
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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire safety inspection at the facility to assess compliance with fire protection and life safety codes.
Findings
The inspection found multiple fire safety violations including failure to provide annual fire door inspections, missing partial trip tests on the fire sprinkler system, blocked fire extinguishers, and inadequate exit instructions in the memory care unit. The overall approval status was Disapproved, indicating unresolved deficiencies.
Deficiencies (7)
IFC 304.3.3 (2021) - Dumpsters and containers with capacity of 1.5 cubic yards or more shall not be stored within 5 feet of combustible walls or roof eave lines. The facility failed to comply with this requirement.
IFC 705.2 (2021) - Opening protectives in fire-resistance-rated assemblies shall be inspected and maintained annually. The facility failed to provide an annual fire door inspection that included inspection of fire door gaps.
IFC 903.5 (2021) - Sprinkler systems shall be tested and maintained in accordance with Section 901. The fire sprinkler system was missing the partial trip test and had a trim ring adjar in room 5.
IFC 904.13 (2021) WAC 51-54A - Commercial cooking systems require signage indicating type and arrangement of cooking appliances protected by automatic fire-extinguishing systems. The facility failed to provide required signage.
IFC 906.2 (2021) - Portable fire extinguishers shall be selected, installed, and maintained per NFPA 10. A fire extinguisher in the laundry room was found blocked by a cart.
IFC 1010.2.4 (2021) WAC 51-54A - Exit instructions shall be posted within six feet of the door in memory care units. The facility failed to provide these instructions.
IFC 5705.5 (2012) - Alcohol-based hand rub dispensers must be installed and maintained according to safety requirements. An alcohol-based hand rub dispenser was found over an electrical outlet, violating installation requirements.
Report Facts
Minimum separation between dispensers: 48
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| James Arndt | maintenance | Named in relation to alcohol-based hand rub dispenser violation |
Inspection Report — Jan 16, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Date: Jan 16, 2024
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The inspection was conducted as an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by an allegation of a COVID outbreak at the facility.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation (Compliance Determination #35255) was based on a reported COVID outbreak. The facility failed to maintain required N95 fit testing for staff, confirming the allegation and resulting in citations.
Findings
The investigation found that the facility failed to maintain up-to-date N95 respirator fit testing for staff, placing residents, staff, and visitors at risk. Deficiencies were identified and citations were written, but a follow-up inspection on 04/16/2024 found no deficiencies and the facility met licensing requirements.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2040 Other requirements. The facility failed to ensure up-to-date N95 respirator fit testing was completed for 3 of 3 employees, placing all 56 residents, staff, and visitors at risk of communicable diseases. This failure violated fit testing requirements including initial and annual testing.
Report Facts
Total residents: 56
Resident sample size: 3
Employees without up-to-date fit testing: 3
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff C | Director of Nursing | Named in interview regarding last N95 fit testing date and employment duration |
Inspection Report — Jan 3, 2024
Life Safety
Date: Jan 3, 2024
Visit Reason
The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire safety inspection at the facility.
Findings
No violations were observed during this inspection. The facility passed the fire safety inspection with no deficiencies noted.
Inspection Report — Jan 24, 2023
Life Safety
Date: Jan 24, 2023
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The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a scheduled fire safety inspection at the facility on 01/24/2023.
Findings
All violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected. The facility was approved at this inspection with no open violations.
Inspection Report — Jan 4, 2023
Follow-Up
Date: Jan 4, 2023
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This document is a follow-up inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies.
Findings
The Department completed a follow-up inspection on 01/04/2023 and found no deficiencies. The facility meets Assisted Living Facility licensing requirements and all previously cited deficiencies were corrected.
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